Surgery

Everyday doctors perform surgeries that were unheard of only a few years ago. They continue to make advances that improve peopleas lives. Using surgery as an example, this book challenges kids to think about innovation and how anything is possible.

About the author

Judy Alter is the author of numerous books for young readers, as well as novels for young adults and adults. Recent titles include Souvenirs from the Stars, John Barclay Armstrong: Texas Ranger, and MartÃ-n de Leon: Tejano Empresario. Alter has been director of a small university press for twenty years. She is the mother of four grown children and the grandmother of seven. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her Australian shepherd, Scooby, and her cat, Wynona.

Product details

• Authors: Judy Alter
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2008
• EAN: 9781602792241
• ISBN: 978-1-60279-224-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 241 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Series: Innovation in Medicine; 21st Century Skills Innovation; Innovation in Medicine
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine